Les Scarsella
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1935-1940)
Les Scarsella was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1935 to 1940 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Braves, a span of 6 seasons. In 265 career games, he hit .284 with 255 hits, 6 home runs, and 109 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- Died
- 12/16/1958 in San Francisco, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1935-09-15
- Last Game
- 1940-05-19
Full name: Leslie George Scarsella
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265 | 898 | 109 | 255 | 34 | 16 | 6 | 109 | 13 | 37 | 70 | .284 | .315 | .378 | .693 | -1,094 |
Career AVG .284 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .315 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.
Career SLG .378 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .693 vs. league average .739 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | CIN | NL | 6 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1936 | CIN | NL | 115 | 485 | 63 | 152 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 65 | 6 | 14 | 36 | .313 | .283 (+10%) | .349 (-4%) | .404 (+2%) | .753 (-1%) | -184.8 |
| 1937 | CIN | NL | 110 | 329 | 35 | 81 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 17 | 26 | .246 | .276 (-11%) | .342 (-17%) | .398 (-17%) | .740 (-17%) | -942.8 |
| 1939 | CIN | NL | 16 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1940 | BSN | NL | 18 | 60 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 5 | .300 | .267 (+12%) | .335 (+3%) | .387 (+7%) | .722 (+5%) | 34.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 265 | 898 | 109 | 255 | 34 | 16 | 6 | 109 | 13 | 37 | 70 | .284 | — | — | — | — | -1,094 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (265 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 129 | 428 | 54 | 132 | 5 | 61 | .308 |
| Away | 136 | 470 | 54 | 122 | 1 | 50 | .260 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940-05-19 | BSN | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-05-16 | BSN | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-05-15 | BSN | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940-05-13 | BSN | NY1 | L | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-05-12 | BSN | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1940-05-11 | BSN | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-05-09 | BSN | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-05-08 | BSN | CIN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940-05-07 | BSN | PIT | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940-05-06 | BSN | PIT | W | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 197 |
| Left Field | 12 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Les Scarsella
- What years did Les Scarsella play?
- Les Scarsella played in Major League Baseball from 1935 to 1940.
- Was Les Scarsella a pitcher?
- No. Les Scarsella was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Les Scarsella hit?
- Les Scarsella hit 6 career home runs with 255 hits.
- What was Les Scarsella's career batting average?
- Les Scarsella batted .284 over his career, with 255 hits in 898 at bats.
- How many RBI did Les Scarsella have?
- Les Scarsella drove in 109 runs in his career.
- Is Les Scarsella in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Les Scarsella has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.